8th Generation
Kindle User’s Guide
Chapter 1
Getting Started
8
Activity indicator
This indicator appears in the top left corner of your Kindle screen when it is scanning or
connecting to a network, busy downloading new content, syncing and checking for new items,
searching for an item, opening a large PDF file, or loading a web page.
Parental Controls indicator
This indicator appears when Parental Controls are enabled, either because you have turned
on specific restrictions or because a Kindle FreeTime (known as Kindle for Kids in the UK)
profile is active. For more information, see Parental Controls.
Keyboard
Your Kindle Oasis has an onscreen keyboard. When you tap within the Search field or begin
other actions that require you to type in information, the keyboard automatically displays at
the bottom of the screen. Tap the keys to enter your selection and use the appropriate
buttons to continue on to the next action. As you type, word suggestions based upon your
entries display above the keyboard. Tap the word you want to select.
Tips:
Tap the Number and Symbol key to enter numbers or symbols.
Tap the Letter key to return to the regular keyboard.
Tap the Shift key to enter uppercase characters. Tap the Shift key twice to enter all-
cap mode, and tap it once to exit the mode.
To select a keyboard for a different language, tap the Quick Actions icon, then tap All Settings.
On the Settings page, tap Device Options, Language and Dictionaries, then Keyboards.
To enter diacritics and special characters using the keyboard, press and hold the base letter’s
key. For example, press and hold the "n" to display ǹ, ñ, or ň.
A Globe key is added to your keyboard when you have selected multiple languages. To
select a different keyboard, tap the Globe key.
Network connectivity
Books, magazines, and other materials are delivered directly to your Kindle via its built-in
network connectivity. Your Kindle can connect to your home Wi-Fi network or to hotspots
located around the world, including libraries, coffee shops, and airports.
You can connect your Kindle to a wireless network manually or via a WPS-compatible router.
Please select the appropriate instructions below.
Connecting manually:
1. Tap the Quick Actions icon on the toolbar, then tap All Settings.